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[[For &N., chosen bishop (priest, deacon) in your Church,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of this ministry, build
up your Church, and glorify your Name,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

That by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit he may be sustained and
encouraged to persevere to the end,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.]]

[[For his family [the members of his household *or* community], 
that they may be adorned with all Christian virtues,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.]]

For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that 
our divisions may cease and that all may be one as you 
and the Father are one,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may 
preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost 
their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.

For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and 
forbearance may grow among nations and peoples,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.



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